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How far is Sydney from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 5163 miles / 8309 kilometers / 4487 nautical miles.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Sydney

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5163.178 miles
  • 8309.330 kilometers
  • 4486.679 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5183.061 miles
  • 8341.328 kilometers
  • 4503.957 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Sydney Airport is 10 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Seoul to Sydney generates about 605 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 605 kilograms equals 1 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E
Destination Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E